what are the main differences between IFI Hip-Dac and the Fiio?

Hi all, I am thinking on getting ibasso's AM05 iems on near future and, considering they're fitted with a balanced cord, thinking in getting a portable DAC/Amp with balanced output. I am looking at S.M.L.S SAP-11or the FIIO Q1 Mark II. Any thoughts or reviews of them are welcomed as well as...

Thank you for your reply. I understand from your answer that you seem to think that between 2 similar price tags (Arcam rHead vs. Aune X7S), the balanced output of the Aune doesn't justify the optin for it. Am I correct? Why? Just because of the added cost of cable?

Hi, I finally did pull the trigger on the Audeze LCD2C. I usually use them if I am working on the laptop with a ifi Nano iDSD (1st Edition) for listening mainly Spotify premium quality. If I want to chill, and if the Mrs and kids are already in bed I go to the living room and put my laptop...

Ok guys, I appreciate your answers and thank you for that. I currently own a Hifiman HE400i that I use at home either at my laptop (connected to an Ifi Nano iDSD) or directly to my system (when I can't use the speakers because of the kids) trough a Marantaz PM6005 Amp. Questions: 1) Will the...

Hi all, happy new year! I might have the chance to buy either the LCD2 or the LCD2C, both new, at the same price range. I've searched for differences between them and I'd like to know which (and why) you would choose one in favour of the other. Thanks

Hi Thanks for the feedback. The IFI is fine in terms of working status. The reason to be looking for a new DAC/AMP is to get something that is less "boxy" to carry on with my smartphone. The IFI is a bit "bulky" for that. I'll keep the IFI as a DAC from my laptop to my home amp (Marantz...

And did you feel any improvement whatsoever on the SQ of your IEM's?

Hi, I am on the edge of buying a IT01 to me and, as someone already mentioned, it's a common theme that they give you a lot for the money they cost. One of the things that are most appraised on them is the original cable, of excellent level for the budget IEM's they are. I wonder what would be...

Hi all, New to the forum and a newbie in audio stuff here. I am looking for a new combo IEM's + Portable DAC/AMP to use while travelling. Audio source would be FLAC files / Spotify streaming through a Android mobile phone (Samsung Galaxy Note 8) and likely in the future DSD files. My current...